Meghan Markle asks US Patent Office for more time to correct American Riviera Orchard trademark application
nypost.comongoing trademark troubles since announcing the brand’s impending launch in March.In documents obtained by The Post, the “Suits” alum’s legal team has requested a three-month extension in her attempt to secure a trademark for the yet-to-be released brand.If Markle and her team miss the next deadline, she will be forced to kickstart the application process from scratch.The former actress’ extension request comes just one month after American Riviera Orchard was slapped with yet another trademark snafu.Rival lifestyle brand Harry & David filed a protest against Markle’s lifestyle brand, claiming the name is far too similar to its “Royal Riviera” product line.The US Patent and Trademark Office received a protest filing on Oct.
31 from US-based premium food and gift retailer Harry & David, documents obtained by The Post show.The company’s “Royal Riviera” trademark is currently registered to the brand’s pear gift baskets, which are grown in Oregon.
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